CLUES Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of clue

as in indications

a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation) vainly searched for a clue to the answer

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verb

present tense third-person singular of clue

as in tells

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Recent Examples of clues

Noun

But important clues about how the sickness operates are emerging from the latest studies of bacterial DNA in ancient bones and teeth. — Faye Flam, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026 While the central bank is expected to keep rates unchanged, traders will look for clues on whether another rate hike will take place before year-end. — Justina Lee,fred Imbert, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026 In June 2007 the Portuguese police chief reported that forensic clues were potentially destroyed because the crime scene was not properly secured. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memo warning military personnel against using nonpublic information to make bets on prediction markets, saying the wagers could give important clues to enemy countries. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026 There are two clues that suggest Burnham may be tempted to pull the trigger. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 Today’s Theme There are seven starred clues, each with answers that don’t fit their allotted space. — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2026 While the source of the mass mailers sent to Texas households over transgender issues remains unclear, CBS News Texas has identified more clues as to who exactly is behind them. — Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Further clues can be found in the moon's composition, which reveals a relatively small iron core and lower density. — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clues

Noun

Police said there were no current indications that anyone else was involved.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
But there are few indications that either side can achieve such an outcome.

— Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of indications

Noun

For people who expect visible enthusiasm, quick verbal responses, eye contact or other signs of engagement, the absence of those cues might lead them to suspect something is wrong — but that’s not always the case.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
In game competition, athletes must shift their focus externally to the signals and cues around them that inform their brain how to react.

— Jesse Granger, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of cues

Verb

Serhiy Beskrestnov, a Ukrainian military analyst who advises Zelensky on weapons technologies, said an operational Rassvet system would create an imbalance in the adversaries’ capabilities.

— Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026
Littley likewise advises following the package or recipe directions for the specific rice.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of advises

Verb

The school then notifies the borough safety director and Project Open Arms, a citywide initiative responding to new immigrant students and their families.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 17 Oct. 2026
For example, Maricopa County (where their property is) offers a free Title Alert service that notifies residents when documents are recorded under their name or business.

— Christopher A. Combs, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2026